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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.96, 3,339.17 and 764.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.96, 3,339.17 and 764.93 is: 1,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.96 : 3,339.17 = 764.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.96/3,339.17 = 764.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.96x = 3,339.17 × 764.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.96x = 2,554,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,212.70/2,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.47

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